Since Cain had already shown his strength in public, those participants without an organized plan didn't dare to face Cain's Slowpoke directly.
Additionally, Cain was fortunate to be paired with Jin as his teammate. The two strongest fighters agreed not to face each other, avoiding many issues. It was just about quickly eliminating the weaker opponents.
However, other fields weren't as lucky. On one of the fields, the two strongest fighters clashed from the start, and both ended up injured, allowing others to seize the opportunity.
Regardless, it wasn't too much of an issue. As long as they had enough strength, even in the losers' bracket, they could become one of the sixteen finalists; it would just be a bit more complicated.
When all the battles on the fields concluded, the sixteen finalists were temporarily established. In total, the process took only about two hours, which meant that Cain and Jin waited for over an hour.
Perhaps due to good prior preparation, there were no cases of severely injured Pokémon. And since treatment was free, everyone fought with all their strength.
There were many incidents involving bleeding.
The trainers of the Pokémon that Cain's Slowpoke had thrown out of the field were ultimately grateful that their Pokémon hadn't suffered any injuries. They had only been startled when they were tossed out of the arena.
Compared to those Pokémon still in the treatment room, they were much luckier. Receiving those five thousand Pokédollars was quite satisfying.
Some trainers even began to feel grateful toward Cain, as without comparison, there would be no resentment.
Meanwhile, those who had looked at Jin with hostility also started to calm down, accepting the situation in which their Pokémon were hurt, as they were surrounded by others in similar situations.
In short, thanks to the orderly and quick treatment, the participants' Pokémon recovered quickly.
At that moment, the head referee announced that the sixteen finalist trainers had been decided. In the afternoon, the losers' bracket would be held, where four trainers would be chosen to have a chance to challenge the sixteen finalists.
This led many who were defeated in the strong matchups to prepare to reclaim their spots.
On the other hand, those who had reached the sixteen finalists through luck couldn't help but wipe the sweat from their brows, well aware of their situation.
The good news was that, even if they were eliminated, they'd earn twenty thousand Pokédollars, far more than the five thousand earned by others.
When Cain learned the result, he returned to his room with his Slowpoke. Jin wanted to accompany him, but was blocked by a psychic barrier created by Slowpoke five meters away. Eventually, he abandoned the idea with a look of disappointment.
He only thought that Cain still didn't know him well enough and that he'd need to be even friendlier in the future.
Cain didn't know what Jin was thinking, but if he had, he would probably feel quite uncomfortable. People who got too close too quickly were the ones who made him most uneasy.
Besides, Jin had no ill intentions. Cain wasn't the type to eliminate someone simply because they annoyed him; he only eliminated those who tried to harm him or damage his interests.
Even if he were to eliminate Jin, it wouldn't bring Cain many benefits and could cause him problems.
It's not easy to eliminate a member of the League's main faction, especially in such a crowded place.
Of course, Cain had no plans to kill him. Jin's warmth was uncomfortable, so in the future, whenever Jin got close, he'd just have Slowpoke create a psychic barrier.
On the way back to his room, Cain passed by the ship's dining area and saw a familiar figure.
After hesitating a bit, he decided to approach.
That familiar figure was the old man who had warned him yesterday. Although he hadn't managed to persuade Cain, his intentions were good.
Upon getting closer, he saw that the old man was wearing the same worn clothes. In one hand, he held a cup of tea, and in the other, a newspaper, with a calm expression.
On the S.S. Anne, dressing like that was quite unusual. Many people passing by looked at him with disdain. If not for the Pokéballs on his belt, someone probably would have insulted him by now.
But the old man didn't seem to pay attention; he simply enjoyed his tea and newspaper as if nothing around him mattered.
Even when Cain approached, the old man showed no reaction until he was very close.
The old man lowered his newspaper, adjusted his glasses, and upon seeing Cain, smiled.
"Ah, it's you! Do you need something, young man?" he asked. His voice was clear and strong now that he didn't have to speak softly.
Cain smiled and said:
"I just wanted to thank you, sir, for your warning yesterday."
Hearing this, the old man waved his hand.
"Yesterday, as an old man, I worried unnecessarily. I saw such a well-trained Pokémon and feared that those rich kids would take it from you. I didn't think that someone capable of raising such an excellent Pokémon would also have great combat skills."
Saying this, he looked a bit embarrassed. Yesterday had indeed been unnecessary; the trainer possessed extraordinary skill and didn't need to worry about being defeated.
"Anyway, sir, I want to thank you. Thanks to you, I won yesterday's battle. Allow me to treat you to lunch. It's almost lunchtime."
The old man looked at Cain in surprise, then glanced at the Slowpoke at his side. He seemed to understand something and, laughing, responded:
"Hahaha! Very well, I'll accept your invitation."
Then he carefully folded his newspaper and placed it in his pocket. He finished his tea in one gulp and called the waiter:
"Waiter, bring me the menu!"
He didn't seem the least bit concerned about being the guest. When the waiter brought the menu, he opened it directly to the end and ordered all the most expensive dishes.
The waiter looked at him with doubt, wondering if he could pay, but the old man smiled and pointed at Cain.
"Don't look at me; this young man will pay."
Cain didn't flinch, nodded at the waiter, and handed him a bank card.
"Please, bring the dishes quickly," he said.
The waiter nodded repeatedly, eagerly taking the menu and card.
He could only think of two words: a generous customer!
The old man had ordered food totaling thirty thousand Pokédollars.
Cain smiled and refilled the old man's teacup, then sat obediently to the side.
The old man, pleased with Cain's attitude, nodded in satisfaction and then asked:
"Tell me, what do you need?"
(End of chapter)
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Upon hearing this, the old man was surprised. He looked at Cain for a while, trying to discern if there was any hidden emotion in him, but saw nothing but serenity, like a crystal-clear stream.
The old man had thought that this young man had discovered his true identity and was trying to get close to him, something he was quite used to, given his position. But Cain's words left him a little perplexed; he had clearly sensed something more, but seemed to have misinterpreted his identity.
Though somewhat puzzled, he soon recovered from the surprise.
He realized he had rushed to conclusions, and now this young trainer, who seemed to be of beginner class, was inviting him to a banquet; this made him feel as if he were taking advantage of his age.
If Cain had really guessed his identity correctly, it wouldn't matter; he would let him pay, and in the end, give him some sort of reward, thus balancing any potential favor for the well-intentioned advice from yesterday.
But now that Cain had misinterpreted his identity, letting him pay for this grand meal somehow seemed a bit excessive.
Suddenly, the old man's face turned slightly red.
However, thanks to his age, he had thick enough skin that it didn't show.
Cain looked at the old man with some curiosity. He already knew who he really was, but decided not to mention it.
Cain wasn't foolish; directly revealing the secret would make it more difficult to approach the old man, and might even result in rejection.
Sometimes, it's better not to say everything all at once.
"Ha, ha, ha... Hmm, boy, you have a good eye. Indeed, I'm a researcher specialized in Slowpoke," the old man laughed to cover his discomfort.
He realized he was wrong, so he planned to make sure he was the one to pay the bill.
Although this thirty-thousand Pokédollar meal hurt him a bit.
Cain, glancing down, showed a hint of mockery. From the old man's behavior, it was clear that he was associated with the League.
The fact that he was a League member wasn't necessarily good or bad for Cain; at least he didn't have to worry about a fickle person who might kill him at any moment.
After all, talking to someone at the level of an elite level-four trainer could be a dangerous task; one wrong step could lead to serious trouble.
Cain asked Slowpoke to sit in another chair and then called Miltank, who sat next to Slowpoke.
How could two people eat a meal that costs thirty thousand Pokédollars?
If they couldn't finish it, they could let the Pokémon help eat it and thus avoid waste.
When Miltank appeared, the old man's eyes gleamed slightly. Then, looking again at Slowpoke beside Cain, he seemed to understand the situation.
He thought that the nutritional supplement for Slowpoke was actually Miltank's milk, which was quite a smart choice.
And Cain, who let Slowpoke and Miltank sit in the chair, showed no discomfort but rather a slight approval.
In this era, not many people treated Pokémon as friends.
"So, sir, I'd like to ask you some questions," Cain said humbly after the Pokémon had sat down.
"Ask," replied the old man, taking a sip of tea with a relaxed air.
"Why can Slowpoke learn Fire-type moves?" Cain asked after thinking for a moment.
The old man set down his cup and organized his thoughts.
"Although Slowpoke is a Water- and Psychic-type Pokémon, sometimes the type of moves it can learn isn't directly related to its type. For example, Ghost-type and Psychic-type Pokémon counter each other, but Ghost-type Pokémon can still learn Psychic-type moves."
"Why?"
"Actually, not only Pokémon, even humans can use psychic abilities. You may have never seen one, but there are people who can use psychic abilities because their mental strength is strong enough, and with certain training, they can use psychic abilities."
"In the same way, although Slowpoke is a Water-type Pokémon, it's extremely sensitive to different types of energy."
"If it can use Psychic-type moves, it means its mental power is actually quite strong. So, although it appears slow and distracted, it's actually a great master in disguise."
"A great mental strength gives them control over energy that surpasses many other Pokémon, so it's not surprising that it can learn Fire-type moves."
The old man gave a long explanation, demonstrating his extensive knowledge about many Pokémon. Without such studies, he wouldn't have been able to create high-level Pokéblocks.
Cain remained thoughtful.
In truth, he had never thoroughly researched these things. He knew that Slowpoke could learn Fire-type moves, but didn't exactly understand why.
And the system didn't offer a detailed explanation on these topics either.
For him, it was only necessary to know how to use the moves; why those moves existed wasn't his priority.
But the old man's words made him ponder. If Slowpoke can only learn certain Fire-type moves like Sunny Day, Flamethrower, and Fire Blast, does it mean that if its control is strong enough, it could also learn other Fire-type moves?
Then, driven by curiosity, he asked, "So, how can you increase a Slowpoke's psychic power? If a Slowpoke has very weak psychic power from the start, is there a way to improve it quickly?"
This question doesn't only apply to Slowpoke; many Psychic-type Pokémon face the same problem. It's a more general question: how to quickly improve psychic abilities?
The old man took some time to think, sipping his tea several times before answering.
"I haven't researched much on how to quickly improve psychic abilities, but..."
He hesitated a little, then continued, "But, I've heard that some Psychic-type Pokémon can form a kind of stone in their brain called a Shining Stone."
"However, Pokémon that can form the Shining Stone are extremely rare, and there doesn't seem to be a clear pattern; there might be a very low-level Psychic-type Pokémon that has it, and an elite-level Psychic-type Pokémon that doesn't. Anything is possible."
"Of course, this is just something I've heard, I've never seen it, so don't take it as a certainty."
Shining Stone?
Upon hearing this, Cain recalled that when the system analyzed conditions for rapidly improving psychic abilities, it had mentioned an item called the Shining Stone, but the system didn't provide further details about it.
(End of chapter)
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